A lot of recruiting prognosticators saying that DJ Wagner gonna go to UK. If that happens it’s a monumental loss for Kenny Payne and would certainly make Milt Wagner a shaky hire at best. Ugh.
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I think what would really ease some fan's fears is if CKP signs some more guards. The lack of guards, particularly PG, has some fans in a bit of panic.
And it makes DJs decision seem all the more important because the back court seems so thin right now.
. Look at 23 recruiting we are in on and being mentioned very highly with some high level guards. As some of the natl recruiting guys are saying just monitor the IARP ruling once that is known. You will start to see how our recruiting changes in a big way. Best case scenario no post season ban (unlikely) 2nd best 1 post season and it for this upcoming season would suck but it solidify s what he can sell to the 23 guys. None of us including media have a freaking clue what Dj is looking for and wanting in a program . Only him and his family and those recruiting him . So all this he a lock for either program by these media people . I just take with a grain of salt . Branham changes his mind by what is fed to him on both sides of the coin.
No one thinks it’s the end of the world if DJ Wagner doesn’t come here but to think it would not be a significant blow is being completely disingenuous. He considers KP an “uncle”. We hired his grandfather. He is as high profile as you get - kind of like a Pierce Clarkson - someone kids want to be associated with.I just shake my head at our fanbase that thinks it will be the end of the world or some blow to KP if DJ doesn't come here. People need to understand a few things first and foremost Milt is just the Grandfather not the father whom has more say so along with the mom period. Milts hiring would have happened regardless he is just the liaison to former players and KP's very close friend.
The big elephant is this Cal has been recruiting this kid since 8th grade and KP is just getting in the door from a recruiting standpoint with him . His relationship with the family is the reason he even has a chance and look at the ground he made up with it. Without KP here DJ would already be signed with UK people ! Do yall understand this so just be happy we have a legit shot. Because he was never looking our way period. So what ever happens we will still be okay!
LOL guess you dont read social media this fanbase is losing their mind and DJ not coming is not going to stop anyhting. I guess Josh will have to shut down the BB program.No one thinks it’s the end of the world if DJ Wagner doesn’t come here but to think it would not be a significant blow is being completely disingenuous. He considers KP an “uncle”. We hired his grandfather. He is as high profile as you get - kind of like a Pierce Clarkson - someone kids want to be associated with.
DJ will either be a Card or he won't.
I always really felt that if he had another school he was very comfortable with besides red and blue he would go elsewhere just to take the pressure off .Seen stranger things would not be surprised if he does just that.I think it really depends on if Louisville is eligible for the NCAA tournament in 2023/24. DJ Wagner doesn't want to spend his one season in college for a team banned from the dance.
This is what UK is probably talking about with DJ, telling him that UofL will not be able to play for a final 4 and at UK, he would not only play but win the championship.
So the longer it takes for a decision to come down on the Cardinals fate, the less likely Wagner will sign with Louisville. The kid is no doubt hearing it from both sides and wishes he could go straight to the NBA.
Strong possibility DJ turns KP down . So i guess the program will be shut down and KP will need to be let go. KP is playing the long game with this program rebranding building something to be proud of again And not getting 1 certain recruit whom more than likely is only going to be at any place 1 season isn't going to make or break that. NIL money is the last thing that kid is worried about going to be their regardless .I think it is a recruiting battle that needs to be won. If you’re saying that Milt not being able to land his own grandson is not significant you’re wrong. Everybody who supported the hiring of KP used the recruiting argument as the reason to hire him. Well here we are in a recruiting battle with our in state rival so it matters.
The sUcK side says Calipari and Dejuan are very close so he is a lean towards sUcK. I find it hard to believe that Dejuan is closer to Calipari than he is to his own Dad. He only played for Calipari for one year he has spent a lifetime with his Dad. So more than likely this is coming down to NIL money.
My question to Dejuan would be that sUcK had already had a commitment from another top point guard are you willing to share minutes? My other question would be that Calipari has stunk like rotten eggs the past 2 seasons. 2 years ago they had a losing season and didn’t make it to the tournament. Last year they made it to the tournament and bowed out early. Their fan base was up and arms and their AD said there was discussions going on about the quality of the prog
LOL but what the media is failing to inform the fanbase is that Calipari had a prearranged speaking engagement in Spain and that KP was back here conducting future recruiting visits. Guess nobody seen that recruit during that time speak about how he and KP were developing a relationship . People need to start digging into things more themselves than relying on narrative driven people with some having a built in bias against KP already.The only reason why people are now saying he is leaning towards uk now is that Cal went overseas to watch him play and Nolan Smith went instead of Payne. No one knows one way or the other which way he’s leaning. His people have kept a tight lip for a reason.
“LOL“! How is stating a fact sm@rt@ss humorous? It’s a fact that Cal is in Spain, and it’s a fact that N.Smith is there as well.
I wasn’t bashing Payne at all, and Im sure he had his reasons. I’m not relying on any narrative just facts. You coming off as being overly sensitive and defensive about KP.
everybody jumping off the bridge for no reason
I totally agreeDont buy into this DJ narrative and UK alot of UK propaganda that our fanbase is falling for. They are going all out dirty to try snd stop it just saying. Just sit back and trust KP we gonna be alright!
Cal's bread and butter is getting talent to sacrifice and play together - not developing guys over time and teaching them intricate, choregraphed plays or developing opponent specific schemes. His bread and butter isn't what he has on the court this coming season - there's probably only 3 players on that roster that will be NBA draft picks - Collins, Wallace and Livingston. His bread and butter is exactly what he's trying to recreate with this '23 class. He's going balls to the wall to bring in 4 or 5 of the top 15 kids and try and go back to the old ways when he, KP and Orlando were so dominate.Calipari performance is raising legitimate questions within the UK fanbase as to his ability to win at the NC level anymore. The SEC is no longer intimidated by the Cats, evidenced by the success at Auburn, Tennessee and other conference schools. It is obvious to most everyone that Cal has failed to demonstrate his ability to develop players beyond from where they arrived on campus.
I expect DJ will pick UL, unless we receive an NCAA ban. In that event, DJ will move away from both UL and Uk,
Great players don’t need great college game coaching ability. If that was the case Scotty Davenport would be sending everyone to the NBA.Going to sUcK would be a gamble in regards to Calipari’s coaching ability and the competition at the guard position. Once again the main attraction to hiring KP was his recruiting ability to get top players. He is going to be put to the test early and no excuses excepted.
this IARP crap is still causing issues for U of L. I wish they just go ahead and make a ruling.